Looking for just the right Christmas gift for a child or grandchild? Give kids a break from the computer games and TV this year – put a classic toy like a rocking horse, dollhouse, or wooden train set under the tree. A handmade wooden toy is a durable gift that can be well-loved for many years and still be passed down to the next generation. Here, our team at The Buxton Complex in Ewing, NJ, offers Christmas gift ideas for the little ones in your life.
Christmas Toys from Master Craftsmen
When it comes to your loved ones, make sure you’re giving them safe, high-quality handmade toys. For the kid who loves cars, gift them a wooden racetrack or toy truck this holiday season. Avid readers will enjoy their very own child-sized bookshelf or rocking chair to curl up in with a story. And kids and parents can play together with wooden games like checkers, marbles, and jigsaw puzzles.
Shoppers will find one-of-a-kind wooden toys for the holidays at The Buxton Complex, from leading names such as:
Lapp’s Toys
Lovingly made to spark a child’s imagination, Lapp’s Toys are fun for the whole family. You’ll remember the simple joys of yesteryear with wooden toys like dollhouses, train sets, building blocks, and puzzle games. Lapp’s Toys also makes children’s furniture, including bookshelves and toy storage boxes. Each toy is made with durable, biodegradable hardwoods, finished with child-safe paints and stains, and is manufactured and tested in the United States.
Esh’s Furniture
The Buxton Complex also carries toys and children’s furniture from Esh’s Furniture. This Amish furniture maker creates tables and chairs proportioned for your child that are perfect for tea parties or arts and crafts. Esh’s Furniture also designs doll-sized strollers, cradles, and highchairs, as well as rocking horses.
Riehl’s Pine Furniture
If you’re shopping for a child who loves to play with dolls, you’ll love the handmade pieces from Riehl’s Pine Furniture. Doll-sized furniture like bunk beds, cradles, swings, and highchairs fuel a love of make-believe. Many Riehl’s Pine Furniture pieces come unfinished and can be stained or painted to your specifications.
The Buxton Complex sources wood furniture from trusted master craftsmen, so you can always be confident in the quality and durability of each piece.
Using Wooden Toys as Holiday Décor
Long after the kids outgrow them, you’ll love using these heirloom pieces as home accents. They can bring back fond memories and complement your décor. Here are a few ways to incorporate wooden toys into your holiday decorations:
- Set a toy horse by the fireplace with a holiday ribbon around its neck
- Place a wooden train at the base of your Christmas tree
- Set up a wooden nativity scene on your mantle, hutch, or console table
- Create a Christmas village scene using battery-operated votive lights inside a dollhouse or toy barn
These wooden toys can make great year-round décor, too. Try adding wood puzzles, marble games, or pull toys to shelves or bookcases to add a touch of whimsy when family game night rolls around. And when wooden toys become part of your home’s personality, they can become precious family heirlooms with many wonderful memories attached to them.
Shop Christmas Toys at The Buxton Complex Today
This holiday season, choose a gift that will stand the test of time. At The Buxton Complex, our store is staffed by knowledgeable and friendly associates who can help you find the right wooden toys for kids, grandkids, nieces, and nephews. Located in Ewing, NJ, The Buxton Complex serves customers in Bucks, Mercer, Hunterdon, and Burlington counties. To learn more about our Christmas toys, wooden furniture, and other handcrafted items, contact us today.